Knightsbridge is a district located in West London just south of Hyde Park. Now an upscale residential area, Knightsbridge was originally a manor appertained to the abbey of Westminster during the time of Edward I. The district is notable, too, for housing the Japanese Village from 1885–1887. Today it is home to expensive and fashionable shops, such as Harrods and the flagship stores of Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo. The Victoria and Albert Museum is also located in Knightsbridge. Related BRANCH article, Wendy S. Williams, "'Free-and-Easy,' 'Japaneasy': British Perceptions and the 1885 Japanese Village."